Intelsat 701

Also known as IS-701, Intelsat 7-F1

retired

Identification

Position29° W (6° W)

NORAD / COSPAR22871 / 1993-066A

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2400

Hardware

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass3642 kg

Dry mass1450 kg

Launch

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44L

Beacons

3947.5RHCP3948.0RHCP3950.0V3952.0RHCP3952.5RHCP11198RHCP11452RHCP12501H11701V

Comment

26 C-band and 10 Ku-band transponders; broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT networks. Planned for relocation to 29.5 W orbital position

Lifetime

22 Oct 1993Launched

10 yrDesign life

32.8 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Oct 2003End of life

Satellite is retired